Samsung Watch 4 - how to deactivate Google Map while driving?

[celnparrot]

Hi, I've previously successfully deactivate the option of Google map auto running on my watch4 whilst Google map was running on my Samsung phone. However after the update this time round, despite that I've deactivate autoload Google map on my watch4, it still auto load while I'm driving (when Google map was activated on my Samsung phone).

Any way to stop Google map from loading on watch?

[celnparrot]

The arrow at the bottom is always there

[celnparrot]

Though I didn't activate the map on watch.

[SamsungNantakkumar]

Hello celnparrot. I am Avinash, from Samsung.

We're sorry for the experience. You may follow the below steps in order to narrow down the root cause of the issue :

1. On the watch, swipe up on the home screen to see your app list
2. Open Google Maps app
3. Press the magnifying glass (search) icon
4. Scroll all the way down to the "Settings" and press it
5. Press "Auto Launch"
6. Toggle off "Driving"

However, if the issue persists, we strongly suggest you contact our Samsung Care Line at 1800-425-2997 and our experts will be able to advise you accordingly.

Thank You.

[celnparrot]

Hi Avinash, Ive toggle off every option available inside (there are three). But it still auto activate by itself.

As mine is LTE version, I want to extend the watch battery life but reducing all these activities.

[edfelt]

Thanks. Works for me with my Samsung S22 Ultra and my Watch 4 44mm. I always forget where this is on new setup.

[celnparrot]

I've off the driving option

[alanngwl]

Why not use Waze?